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Messaging Security School



Our Messaging Security School offers a variety of lessons that will teach you how to keep malicious code out of your end-users' inboxes, protect your mobile devices from malware, and find strategies that will combat today's emerging email and IM threats.


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FEATURED CONTENT  
Countdown: Top 5 mobile spyware misconceptions (Defending mobile devices from viruses, spyware and malware)
Expanding antivirus to include the mobile enterprise (Defending mobile devices from viruses, spyware and malware)
Countdown: Plugging the dam -- Understanding where and how content leaks (Managing traffic: Keeping your content where it belongs)


MANAGING TRAFFIC: KEEPING YOUR CONTENT WHERE IT BELONGS

Security readers thought protection against information leakage was an important feature for messaging platforms, according to a recent survey. Worse yet, one-third of readers said they don't have an effective strategy.

About the author:
Mike Rothman is president and principal analyst of Security Incite, an industry analyst firm in Atlanta.


LEARN MORE: MANAGING TRAFFIC: KEEPING YOUR CONTENT WHERE IT BELONGS


DEFENDING MOBILE DEVICES FROM VIRUSES, SPYWARE AND MALWARE

There has been a noticable rise in the number of unique mobile malware threats facing enterprise devices. In this lesson, guest instructor Sandra Kay Miller examines the top mobile threat vectors.

About the author:
Sandra Kay Miller has more than 15 years of experience in developing and deploying leading edge technologies.


LEARN MORE: DEFENDING MOBILE DEVICES FROM VIRUSES, SPYWARE AND MALWARE


COUNTERINTELLIGENCE STRATEGIES FOR THWARTING EMAIL THREATS

In this lesson, learn about the latest email threats, from the newest twists on phishing to the specter of mail-borne bot-spreading Trojans to the sophisticated attacks being used right now against webmail implementations.

About the author:
Sandra Kay Miller is a technical editor for Information Security magazine.
Featuring special guest Mike Rothman of Security Incite.

LEARN MORE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE STRATEGIES FOR THWARTING EMAIL THREATS


SPAM 2.0: NEW ATTACKS, VIRUSES AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES

The proliferation of botnets and profit motives are spurring new spam 2.0 attack and virus techniques that are getting through filters and clogging inboxes. Learn about the innovative attack methods and how security professionals can stay on top of these emerging tricks.

About the author:
Michael Cobb is the founder and managing director of Cobweb Applications Ltd.
LEARN MORE: SPAM 2.0: NEW ATTACKS, VIRUSES AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES


MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY: BREACH PREVENTION POLICY AND STRATEGY

Lisa Phifer reviews inherent mobile device weaknesses and discusses how to develop a mobile device security and breach prevention strategy, as well as how to protect mobile platforms and Bluetooth-enabled handsets against emerging threats and end-user behaviors.

About the author:
Lisa Phifer owns Core Competence Inc., a consulting firm specializing in network security and management technology.
LEARN MORE: MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY: BREACH PREVENTION POLICY AND STRATEGY


PREVENTING INSTANT MESSAGING SECURITY THREATS AND ATTACKS

Instant messaging has already become an indispensable business tool for many enterprises. In this lesson, get an overview of the IM security landscape, an update on the latest attacks and some quick tips on how to prevent wireless security threats and attacks.

About the author:
Michael Cobb is the founder and managing director of Cobweb Applications Ltd.
LEARN MORE: PREVENTING INSTANT MESSAGING SECURITY THREATS AND ATTACKS


COUNTERMEASURES FOR MALICIOUS EMAIL CODE

Enterprises are now facing numerous evolving threats like zero-day exploits, botnets and phishing schemes. In this lesson, attendees will get an overview of the email threat landscape, tips for malware protection success and guidance on the future of email attacks.

About the author:
Tom Bowers is managing director of consulting firm Security Constructs.
LEARN MORE: COUNTERMEASURES FOR MALICIOUS EMAIL CODE


MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER SECURITY: SPAM PREVENTION AND RECOVERY

Learn how to protect your Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 environment from spam and Web-based attacks. Instructor Lee Benjamin also takes a look at Exchange Server 2007's key security features.

About the author:
Lee is Chairman of ExchangeServerBoston and Director for BostonUsersGroups, an umbrella organization of over 50 user groups in New England. He is also an analyst at Ferris Research.
LEARN MORE: MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER SECURITY: SPAM PREVENTION AND RECOVERY


EMAIL SECURITY BEST PRACTICES: TOOLS, SYSTEMS AND THREATS

Get tips on how to administer best practices for email systems and tools. Instructor Joel Snyder provides the essential tactics necessary to secure email services, beginning with the basic requirements, moving on to spam filters and virus defenses, and wrapping up with email security policy control.

About the author:
Joel Snyder is a senior partner with consulting firm Opus One in Tucson, Ariz.
LEARN MORE: EMAIL SECURITY BEST PRACTICES: TOOLS, SYSTEMS AND THREATS







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